billmerbach

Hey all it’s been years but I’m back with an 87 supreme and I’m looking for a factory 8.5 rear for the gbody it’s my understanding these were in the later model monte ss cars hurst and 442s would love if it could be shipped let me know what you have!!

69HO43

Nah, only later Buick GNs, 84 H/O, and 85-87 442 had 8.5. A lot were non-posi because none of the "select-a-unit" packages the dealers usually ordered from didn't include G80. So someone had to know that G80 had to be ordered a la carte to get it.

coppercutlass

The stock 8.5's for the g bodies are getting up there in price.

billmerbach

no kidding and hard to find found quick performance has a 9 inch complete setup for around 2k if I don’t add any bells and whistles and it’s looking like that’ll be the route for me just gonna save up a little dough and pull the trigger I’m not opposed to the 9 inch just would rather keep my gm well gm 🤣

edzolz

Just sold one that was rebuilt for $1000. Too cheap.

billmerbach

The one I saw today on marketplace was 2gs but the fella wouldn’t ship and he’s all the way in cali

oldolds88

i haad one almost couldnt give it away. sold it last year for 300.00

HighwayStar 442

How soon do you need it. Upgrade to S60. My 8.5 is like new. Brakes not included and has a Moser cover now.


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jmcghee

Monza, built an 8.5 for my g body, all new innards, for right at 2,000 shipped. Jim is great to work with

billmerbach

I’m in no rush at the moment I’m just trying to source one I’ll pm you!!

billmerbach

this is great to know thank you!! I love this forum!!!

newmexguy

yep monzaz and brian trick are the two rear end specialists I’ve heard of, with regularity, on the sites.

jmcghee

I forgot to say, Jim built a custom bolt in housing, and included upper control arms